This fantastic antique Persian Tabriz pictorial rug from around 1900 is an absolute showstopper packed with history, action, and artistry. Set against a soft muted-greenish background, the main field unfolds like a classic storybook, capturing a traditional royal hunting scene full of movement and life. You can spot horsemen on the chase alongside leaping deer and gazelles, framed by iconic cypress trees, weeping willows, and blooming flora that symbolize eternal life and prosperity in classical Persian folklore. Even the border joins in the fun with deer and floral motifs. This little scatter rug literally has a story within every inch of it.
Handwoven with a supremely fine weave using vegetable dyed wool pile on a strong cotton warp and weft, the intricate detail captured in such a compact piece is breathtaking. It has earned a beautiful, low pile, well-loved patina over its century of life, giving it that soft, weathered, museum-worthy character that collectors hunt for. Whether hung as wall art or styled as a focal accent on the floor, this rare pictorial piece brings pure storytelling and an undeniable sense of history to your decor.
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The Rug Rundown…
the wool…the weave…the wear
Size: 2' x 3'
Material: Vegetable dyed wool pile on a cotton warp and weft
Construction: Hand knotted
Origin: Tabriz, Persia
Age: Early 1900s
Design: Pictorial royal hunting scene on a sage green field featuring horsemen, leaping deer, gazelles, cypress trees, and weeping willows framed by a floral border.
Condition: Low pile with authentic vintage wear and character, showcasing fine weave details throughout.
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